The invention relates to a composition for a powder mortar comprising one or more fillers, one or more binders, one or more thickeners and optionally further additives, wherein at least one of the one or more binders comprises a starch, and wherein at least one of the one or more thickeners is an etherified starch. The invention further relates to a corresponding powder mortar, in particular for use as a spackling compound.

A method for sealing of surfaces comprising the steps of: (a) supplying a first grouting composition; (b) introducing a second component to said first grouting composition to form a third grouting composition; and (c) forming a sealing barrier on a surface from said third grouting composition.

A two-component composition including: a) a first component A, including: an aqueous dispersion of at least one polymer P1; b) a second component B, including: at least one hydraulic binder H, and at least one functional compound P2; wherein both components A and B are liquid or pasty and both are prepared and stored separately and mixed directly before application; and with the proviso that the functional compound P2 includes functional groups that chemically react with the aqueous dispersion of the first polymer P1 to form cross-linked and/or chain-extended polymers. The composition is highly suitable cementitious adhesive, joint sealant, casting composition, or coating and shows improved mechanical properties, adhesion properties, and resistance as well as minimized plasticizer migration problems.

A curing composition is useful for a multi-component epoxy resin compound and includes at least one first poly amine, at least one second polyamine, and at least one polyphenol from the group of bisphenols and novolac resins as an accelerator. Upon contact with atmospheric oxygen, the curing composition discolors within a few days and therefore leakages can be visually identified.

A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method of cementing may comprise: providing a cement composition comprising: a hydraulic cement comprising Portland cement in an amount of about 50% by weight of hydraulic cement or less, water, and a phosphorylated amino polycarboxylic acid cement retarder; placing the cement composition in a wellbore; and allowing the cement composition to set. A cement composition, the composition comprising: a hydraulic cement comprising Portland cement in an amount of about 50% by weight of hydraulic cement or less; water; and a phosphorylated amino polycarboxylic acid cement retarder.

Various embodiments disclosed relate to cement activator compositions for treatment of subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation including placing in the subterranean formation a liquid cement activator composition including water, an alkali sulfate salt, a polyphosphate salt, and a stabilizer polymer.

A dry construction composition is easily wet-sprayable by means of a screw pump, thus forming, after hardening, a durably mechanically resistant insulating material (λ<0.1 W.Math.m−1.Math.K−1). The composition contains: —A— at least one binder, itself including: —A1— at least one main binder containing lime and/or at least one alumina source and/or at least one calcium sulfate source, preferably at least one alumina source, —A2— at least one water-retaining agent, and —A3— preferably at least one surfactant; and —B— at least one biosourced filler, preferably of plant origin. The ratio B/A (liters/kg) is between 2 and 9. The composition is intended to be mixed with water in a water/binder ratio —A— of no lower than 0.8. Also disclosed is a wet composition, the preparation thereof, to the binder —A— taken in isolation, and to a method of spraying the composition onto a horizontal or vertical substrate or by molding.

The invention relates to a cementitious powder blend comprising, based on total weight—45-90 wt % Portland cement; pref. 50-80 wt %—0-25 wt % siliceous fly ash; pref. 5-20 wt %—0-25 wt % limestone; pref. 5-20 wt %—5-30 wt % polyvinylalcohol, pref. 5-15 wt %. The PVA preferably has—a size distribution with D.sub.10=170-270 μm, D50=370-450 μm. D.sub.90=690-850 μm and D.sub.100=1000-1300 μm; and—an ester value in the range of 1-250 mg KOH/g, as determinable by EN-ISO 3681:1998 and/or wherein the polyvinyl alcohol has a viscosity of a 4% aqueous solution at 20° C. in the range of 1-40 mPa.Math.s, as determinable by EN-ISO 12058-1:2002. A substantial part of the PVA may be present in the form of hybrid particles composed of Portland cement and the polyvinylalcohol. Further, the invention relates to concrete composed of the cementitious powder blend, water and aggregate as well as flexible concrete products made therefrom. The cementitious powder blend is used for—for the preparation of a paving of a road or other infrastructural element; for the preparation of a base course for a road or other infrastructural element; for the manufacture of a floor of a building; for the repair of a concrete structure; for grouting; or—as an injection into a concrete structure.

The invention relates to a process for preparing silica-coated particles of an inorganic expanding agent, the silica-coated particles and their use. The silica-coated particles show a delayed release of the expanding agent particularly in alkaline medium and at elevated temperatures. They are therefore useful in the oil and construction industry.

Methods for using cement compositions in subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise introducing a first treatment fluid comprising a first base fluid and a metal oxide into a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; introducing a spacer fluid into the wellbore that separates the first treatment fluid from at least a second treatment fluid; introducing the second treatment fluid into the wellbore, wherein the second treatment fluid comprises a second base fluid and a soluble salt; allowing the first treatment fluid to contact the second treatment fluid to form a cement mixture; and allowing the cement mixture to at least partially set.